Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Dressing (Vegan, Oil-Free)

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Autumn Spiced Pumpkin Dressing (Vegan, Oil-Free)

Pumpkin spice isn’t just for desserts! This versatile dressing beautifully marries sweet and savory notes, featuring the richness of pumpkin and the natural sweetness of dates, balanced by the tang of apple cider vinegar. Perfect drizzled over salads, roasted vegetables, or even as a dip for crusty bread, this vinaigrette effortlessly brings a seasonal twist to your table.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: servings

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Hannah Kaminsky

Ingredients

1/2 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie mix
2 Medjool dates pitted
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup aquafaba liquid from canned chickpeas
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
salt to taste

Instructions

Place all ingredients in your blender and puree on high speed, pausing as needed to scrape down the sides, until completely smooth.
Adjust seasoning to taste. If you’d like a thinner dressing, simply add a couple teaspoons of water and blend again.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 – 7 days.

Notes

Serving suggestion: Naturally, this dressing is fantastic drizzled over any leafy greens. It’s also great for flavoring roasted vegetables, warm grain salads or rice bowls, or used as a pasta sauce.

Notes: Add more heat with a touch of sriracha or your favorite hot sauce if you’d like a spicier bite!

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